Dr. Sarah Cooley is our next Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) Director. She comes to us as the former Senior Director of Climate Science at Ocean Conservancy and brings an exceptional arsenal of scientific expertise, communication prowess, interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership, only matched by her passion for ocean science.
Announcing Dr. Sarah Cooley as OAP’s Director Read More >
Online dashboard makes it easy to see how chemical changes differ in various locations Researchers from NOAA have produced a new online dashboard on the
New ocean acidification maps of U.S. waters Read More >
New research describes one of the processes driving the North Pacific’s trajectory into uncharted waters.
Why is the North Pacific warming so fast? Read More >
NOAA and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) have signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share data and scientific information, and collaborate on ocean exploration work that contributes to the missions of both federal agencies.
NOAA, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency agree to share ocean exploration data Read More >
The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $27 million in funding for projects to prevent and remove marine debris in coastal and Great Lakes communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The ocean provides us with vital resources and plays a large role in the climate of our planet. Let’s dive into learning about some of the ways NOAA is dedicated to exploring and understanding our global ocean through expanding ocean exploration initiatives and increasing our observational and monitoring capacities.
Ocean Month: Discovering our ocean through monitoring, observation, and exploration Read More >
Today, NOAA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on future collaborations regarding marine carbon dioxide removal research and development. As a climate solution, marine carbon dioxide removal is an important pathway to achieve the broader Biden Administration goal for the U.S. to reach net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050.
NOAA, DOE sign agreement to advance marine carbon dioxide removal Read More >
Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be a scientist at sea? Learn about the necessary preparation and unexpected challenges during a research cruise.
Perseverance in the North Pacific: picturing a scientist’s life at sea Read More >
Around the world, from the surface waters to the seafloor, our oceans are warming, and we are beginning to adapt to and prepare for this change in our climate. Marine heatwaves can endure for varying periods, from days to years, affecting the entire water column.
In hot water: exploring marine heatwaves Read More >
NOAA Sea Grant-funded research and work with coastal and Great Lakes communities across the nation are being highlighted in a special issue of “Oceanography,” the official journal of The Oceanography Society.
Sea Grant takes center stage in Oceanography special issue Read More >
